The name Shohei Ohtani has long been a household name in the eyes of Asians, and the Japanese baseball player has conquered the hearts of Asian fans with his amazing ball skills. Now, the 29-year-old Shohei Ohtani officially joined the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB) and signed a 10-year, $700 million contract that shocked the whole United States, officially opening his first page in the United States.
As the first Asian player to be named the MVP of the MLB All-Star Game twice, Shohei Ohtani is undoubtedly the pride of the entire Asian football scene. His astonishing "two-cut" skills make every American player sigh at themselves - he is not only a great pitcher, but also a fighter with terrifying striking ability. The only player who can stand out in two shots at the same time is Babe Ruth a hundred years ago who can be compared to the only player in MLB history.
So how shocking is Shohei Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million contract? Not only did this amount easily break the highest record in MLB history, but Shohei Ohtani's annual salary was as high as $70 million, which is the highest annual salary record in MLB history - which is simply an astronomical amount that has nothing to do with baseball!
By comparison, the contracts of the greatest stars in NBA history, James and Durant, are dwarfed: James has a contract total of just 5 for the entire 22 seasons of his career$3.4 billion, and Durant's contract for 19 seasons totals only $500 million. The contract of more than 10 years combined between these two people is not as much as the money that Shohei Ohtani got when he signed a piece of paper!
Seeing this staggering comparative statistic, the entire American sports community was shocked. Originally, Americans thought that the ceiling of Asian athletes could only play charity table tennis and lift the iron casserole, who would have thought that this seemingly polite Japanese boy could win such a sky-high contract in their national ** baseball!
As a Chinese fan, I am extremely proud of our Asian brothers! Shohei Ohtani not only showcased his amazing athletic talent, but also exemplified our Asian spirit of perseverance and courage to challenge. He has opened the door for more talented Asian athletes to make their mark in the world's leading professional leagues.
Of course, signing a high-value contract is just the beginning, and Shohei Ohtani will need to continue to play his game if he wants to gain a foothold in MLB. I am confident that with his exceptional strength and positive sportsmanship, Ohtani will be able to shine on the Dodgers and bring glory to us Asians!"
This incident quickly caused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet, and some netizens thought that Shohei Ohtani was completely worthy of this ** and was the pride of Asian sports history. Some netizens also think that Americans look down on Asians too much, and Ohtani's performance proves the strength of Asian sports. Some netizens believe that they hope that Shohei Ohtani can play well in the United States and make their debut with the strength of more outstanding Asian athletes.
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